by iOrtho Admin | May 26, 2021 | News, Orthopedic Clinical Tests
Assessing Leg Length Just because we can do something does not mean we should! The assessment of a leg length discrepancy is somewhat controversial. Some see the value in the assessment while others see the margin of error in the measurement. There are at least 3...
by iOrtho Admin | May 19, 2021 | News, Orthopedic Clinical Tests
Assessing Abdominal Pain In 2003, Sparkes, Prevost, and Hunter published an article in European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The article was entitled, “Derivation and identification of questions that act as predictors of abdominal pain of...
by iOrtho Admin | May 12, 2021 | News, Orthopedic Clinical Tests
Clinical Predictor Rules for Spinal Manipulation Evidence-based practice includes the ability to use published literature to influence clinical decision-making. Making decisions based on data can enhance the effectiveness of treatment. A study by Childs et al...
by iOrtho Admin | May 5, 2021 | Joint Mobilizations, News
Hip Mobilization Techniques Activities of daily living requires a significant amount of hip mobility. Failure to have sufficient hip mobility can result in unnecessary stress on the lower back or lower extremities. Performing the appropriate hip arthrokinematic...
by iOrtho Admin | Apr 28, 2021 | News, Orthopedic Clinical Tests
Do you have a SICK Scapula? Normal movement of the shoulder requires coordination of the scapula and the glenohumeral joint. This is known as the scapulohumeral rhythm. It requires a balance between flexibility and stability, often referred to as the “throwers...
by iOrtho Admin | Apr 21, 2021 | News, Orthopedic Clinical Tests
When Low Back Pain could be a Lumbar Compression Fracture Low back pain imposes a considerable social and economic burden. It is important to identify serious pathology as quickly as possible. Many practitioners look for “red flags” to identify serious pathology. ...
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